Jerry L. Walls

JERRY L. WALLS, 87, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Holiday Residential Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

He was born to the late Jesse and Faye (nee Conner) Walls on February 4, 1938 in Riley Lake, Illinois.

Jerry married Rose Ann Wunderlich on September 1, 1958 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on March 23, 2022.

He had worked for the United State Department of Defense for 32 years. Jerry was also the mayor of Ellis Grove for 18 years.

Jerry was a member of First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove, Illinois. He enjoyed golfing and camping with his wife. The couple had camped in all of the lower 48 states. Jerry never met a stranger and could always talk to anyone that he met.

Survivors:

   3 Sons: 

        Tim (Sharon) Walls Chester, IL

        Dan (Gail) Walls Chester, IL

        Gary (Sandy) Walls Evansville, IL

   3 Grandchildren: 

         Robert (Katie) Walls, Erica Walls and Daniel (Sarah) Walls

   4 Great Grandchildren: 

        Dylan McClelland, Ashlynn Young, Noah Walls and Violet Walls

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife, 1 Twin Brother – Tom Walls and 1 Granddaughter – Becky McClelland

It was Jerry’s wish to be cremated.